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Emergency Housing Assistance Updates

NCSHA Summary of Emergency Rental Assistance

This summary provides the details of the emergency rental assistance program authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

NCSHA Statement to Trump Administration on Emergency Rental Assistance Program Guidance Recommendations

This statement, which NCSHA sent on January 8, 2021, to Trump Administration’s Treasury Department officials contains NCSHA’s initial recommendations on the guidance grantees would need to implement the Emergency Rental Assistance program.

NCSHA Comment Letter on HUD HOTMA Proposed Rule

On January 6, 2021, NCSHA submitted this comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in response to its proposed rule that would implement changes affecting the Housing Choice Voucher tenant-based and Project-Based Voucher programs as authorized by the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) as well as additional regulatory changes intended to reduce the burden on public housing agencies.

U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program Website

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes available billions to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to states, U.S. Territories, local governments, and Indian tribes. Grantees use the funds to provide assistance to eligible households through existing or newly created rental assistance programs. Access essential information on the official program website.

Housing Choice Voucher Program FAQs

Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA, S.1703/H.R. 3077) Cosponsorship List by State

This document tracks the members of Congress who have cosponsored the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (S. 1703/H.R. 3077) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.

Section 542(c) Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing Program Final Rule

Published on December 22, 2020, this final rule amends the Section 542(c) Housing Finance Agency Risk-Sharing program regulations to better align with the policies of other U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, reflect current industry and HUD practices, and conform to statutory amendments.

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

This legislation includes FY 2021 omnibus appropriations for all federal governmental departments and agencies, coronavirus relief, and tax provisions.

Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide

The Multifamily Accelerated Processing Guide, the "MAP Guide," is comprehensive instruction and requirements for the origination, underwriting and endorsement ("closing") of HUD-FHA insured mortgages for multifamily properties.

NCSHA Comment Letter on IRS Housing Credit Average Income Test Proposed Rule

On December 17, 2020, NCSHA submitted this comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service in response to its proposed rule that would establish new Low Income Housing Tax Credit regulations related to the Average Income Test (AIT) minimum set-aside and modify existing regulations related to the Next Available Unit rule for purposes of implementing the AIT.